The Rangers have played 38 games this season. New Year’s Eve marked the end of a very tumultuous year in Rangers hockey that saw a coaching change, fan favorites shipped off to East Coast rivals, and an attempt to birth a new generation of competitive hockey. The end result is yet to be seen, but the Rangers are already performing better than many expected.
Heading into the 2018-19 season, this team was expected to be a last place team in the midst of an aggressive rebuild. And while the second part of that statement is true, the Rangers find themselves with a winning record only five points out of playoff position.